Stop using the fair maintainable trade calculation for pubs’ business rates
Change the unique way by which public houses are assessed for business rates. We think this will help to slow down the closures of public houses. Current taxation policies are making ever-increasing numbers of public houses unviable.
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Stop using the fair maintainable trade calculation for pubs’ business rates
Change the unique way by which public houses are assessed for business rates. We think this will help to slow down the closures of public houses. Current taxation policies are making ever-increasing numbers of public houses unviable.
React
Where do you stand on this motion?
See what others are saying
Members can read every reason.
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Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
Scrap business Rates for UK Hospitality sector full stop. This will encourage new and existing businesses to invest, whereas the current regime will see closures and job losses.
Set an allowance for business rates under which the cost is always zero
Currently business rates are charged from zero if if the rateable value is over a set amount. Business rates should be of zero cost on rateable values under a set allowance. Business rates should only charged on rateable values over a set allowance.
Do not implement the business rate increases planned for April 2026
We call on the government to stop the planned business rate hikes. We believe this hike is going to drive prices up even further, result in more High Streets being abandoned by small and medium business and drown an already struggling pub trade.
Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
The Government should rethink how business rates apply to small businesses. Even when businesses may be struggling or operating at a loss, they’re expected to pay the same rates. This can put pressure on them when they can least afford it; increasing the risk of closures on our high streets.
Bring back 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality & leisure sectors
Business rate increases and business rate relief reductions come into effect in April 2026. We urge the Government to increase business rates relief back to 75% for retail, hospitality & leisure. We are concerned increases could lead to business closures, substantial job losses & empty properties.